Proportion that have seen, read, or heard any news or information on climate change from each that they believe to be false or misleading in the last week

On average across eight countries, no one source stands out as being most closely associated with climate change misinformation.

Politicians and parties

12%

Government

11%

Activists

10%

Celebrities

10%

Scientists

International institutions

Energy companies

People you know

Charities

Religious leaders

Q17. Thinking about the news or information you saw, read or heard about climate change within the last week in the following places that you believe to be false or misleading. Aside from any journalists, reporters, presenters, etc. that may have delivered the news or information, which types of organisations or individuals do you recall commenting or being mentioned as the source? Base: Total sample in each country ≈ 1000.

Source: 'Climate change and news audiences report 2024: Analysis of news use and attitudes in eight countries.'